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Now EDITORIAL CHRISTMAS IS COM It's been hot, hasn't it? but C . ing; apparently nothing has bee skating rink accommodation for * winter. Can nothing be done? Has the spirit that built the old rink and the Memo out? Are there none of our younger people who will venture to put forward and plan to thoroughly repair the present rink, if that can be done ?--or to build a new Now is the time when "charity When the rink was built in 1921 e ization contributed to the buildi came the proper thing to give proceeds from entertainments to subscription list from local citize A number of men piloted the plan through to com- pletion. . 5 Now the opportunity is open for a similar of- Can another group do better than their pre- fort. decessors ? iverybady admits that the pr ideal. that a proper "skating rink, with and suitable waiting and committee rooms, could meet all our needs for local indoor recreation, and provide facilities for such events flower shows, and Christmas Fai But we have no fairy godmother. is built we must build it ourselves. * *¥ ¥* % THE BRITISH EMPIRE IS NOT DESTROYED Mr. George Hall, former Secretary of State for the British Colonies, said in the d Estimates: "It is our policy to develop the colonies and all - their resources so as to enable the and substantially to improve their social and eco- nomic ocnditions, and, as soon as able, to attain responsible government." In short, the British family is it is a big family of forty-five colonial children, - B ® Indies. Developing the colonies and th been' the steady task of Britain But changes are coming, not in the dissolution the Empire; but in the formation of a world-wide Can a better site be found? The fact is 4 4 \ 1ING! junior, self-supporting partnership. The process is slow; but it. is growing, and is a hopeful and hristmas is com- n done to secure our people this helpful sign. rial Library died carry through a control, one? begins at home." very local organ- ng fund. It be- a percentage of that fund, The ns was generous, of war, port goods that humanity. there is little to Founded on Eleni and "lis development, that 'Empire now faces the forces of totalitarian gov- -ernment, faces those forces at time of greatest _ struggle for world supremacy--democracy or state That struggle is requiring from the British peo- ple proof of loyalty to the obligations of citizen- ship greater than even those demanded in time And that demand is: to produce for ax- 'may be used to pay the British debts incurred in fighting for the treddon of People generally work that ths may have the money to-buy the things they want; but in Britain buy. Naturally the workers are doing 'only enough to supply their immediate needs, or to go places and enjoy sports. Their argument is that it is of no use to increase one's esent site is not permanent floor, That is tough as street dances, income, when the Government will take away that increase( in order to pay the great debt. going; but it is the only wu: of the present financial dilemma in Britain, None of the great promises made by the socialist gov- ernment" for welfare work can be put into opera- Is. tion and maintained, so long as constant payments If the rink of interest keep the national treasury empty. " The Conservatives can thank their Jucky stars that they do not have to carry the immense British financial burden. + sponsibility for India and Egypt had to be drop- ped. It will not and colonial ebate on Colonial : expense, ir people steadily may be practic-- growing up, and responsibilities will changed by means of self-government; for colonies do not produce r revenue, Small wonder that the re- be surprising if other mandates have to be Indeed, they incur:great The hope is that the British spirit of self-sup- oprt, and responsibility for human welfare, will get its "second wind" and that a clear-eyed, self- reliant people will again face in practical and self-sacrificing fashion the task of making de- mocracy a reality both at home and abroad, for that people" eir resources has for generations. spread --over- Aitiear-Avinicther "Pacific; "andthe "Government of the people, by the people, and is a very high ideal (some say unworkable); but in any case it demands much mor¢ than that the citizen shall merely consider-- me, and my wife, my son "John and his wife; us faur,.no 'more, Amen!" PORT PERRY F AIR I FR BE - year Toronto Exhibition is on, the at- f ¥ \ 4; 4 is J | BE x { © as been unfavorable, too. "selves all* over the Fair Grounds--no Very "Good Show of Horses, and Holsteins The Attendance is Good as Ever The -big day of Port Perry Fair is; over; and, in spite of the fact that this tendance at Port Perry was: about the same as during the past few years since Labor Day 1 was taken as Fair Day. = Outstanding exhibits were those of heavy and carriage horses, and the Black and White Show (the latter un- der direction of Mr. Roy Ormiston.) The show of sheep and swine was very heavy--more entries than usual. The flowers wera lovely, particular- "ly the gladiolus. 'Year after year Mr. W. D. Dyer, of Columbus, has contri- buted his. wonderful exhibit of "glads." They set off the whole flower display in a glorious harmony of color. The little corner devoted to local publicity showed some ingenious craftsmanship for souveniers. There is a great field for individuality along these lines. = Friit and vegetables were not well filled. The Fair is pefhaps a little early for these products, The poultry show under the grand- ~ stand was, disappointing. Poultry "raising has become a_ somewhat pro- fessional business. The Junior Fair has room: for im- provement. The special tent was far from being crowded, It begins to look as though the School Fair should be revived, There are plenty of good articles being produced by the Juniors; but they are not gathered up as they used to be under the inspiration of the Rural School Fairs, 'This Junior Fair can become the foundation of the "Big- .. get and Better" Fairs of the fiiture. The Grand Stand was filled to ca- pacity with people who evidently were enjoying the entertainment, watching the races, and picking out the winners among the horses that were judged be- fore this great audience. It is a sight to be noted to see those hundreds of autos that spread them- The season]! luxuries abouiids Hore they have passed the luxury stage, and are ikon as a matter of course. The midway feature, Sider: the Stanger guidance, is growing more like the midways at the larger Fairs. The merry-go-round with its prancing horses mounted by happy children; the balloon that you may blow up and-- bust; the hot dogs, chocolate dipped apples on a stick, ice cream cones; the prizes for those who can aim well-- three shies for a nickle; the "great mallet that tries your strength, if you hit hard epough- you ring the bell; kewpie dolls seemed scarce; but the re- freshment booths had a busy time. The weather was favorable right up -- were a few wee drops qf rain. For- tunately the showers passed over until seeing was there for all to take 'what they enjoyed most. SOME PRIZE WINNERS AT PORT PERRY FAIR In 'the Clydesdale Class Mr. Vince his own way winning firgt place "in Yeld Mare or Gelding, 1st in three year old, 1st in Brood Mare, 1st on Foa], and 1st on team, Wilson Lumber Co., Cannington, took first in two year old with Jas. Stark, of Burkaton second, The competition was much stronger in the Percheron and' Belgians. exhibitors were Barrett Bros., Picker- ing, Herbert Simpson, Ballantrea, Alvin Mark, Cameron; Albert West, 'Woodville; Bruce Pegg, Mount Albert; Wilson Lumber Co.; Leslie Cochrane and Russell Cochrane, both of Burke- ton, The awards were as follows: Yeld Mare or Gelding, 1st Simpson; 2nd and 3rd Barrett Bros. Three year old 1st and 2nd Alvin Mark; Brood Mare, 1st Cochrane, 2nd West. Foal 1st West, 2nd Les. Cochrane; One year old, 1st Bruce Floke, a Everett Toole, 8rd West, 4th L. Cochrane, Two year old, 1st and 2nd Toole, 3rd West, 4th Pegg. Team in harness, 1st, Bar- rett Bros., 2nd, H. Simpson, 8rd Wil- son Lumber Co, 4th Russell Cochrane. Exhibitors in the Agriculture or Light Draft Class were: Vince Baker, poverty where 80 many of these Russell Cachrane, y/ Barnes Cochrane, to the end of the Fair, although there 4 midnight. A full day of fun and sight]: Baker, of Stouffville,'had pretty much'y The | M Roy Brown, Whitby, James Stark, Burketon; Bruce Pegg, and Barrett Bros. The awards were as follows: Yeld Mare, 1st and 2nd Baker; 3rd and 4th R., Cochrane. Brood Mare, 1 R. Brown; 2 Pegg; 3 Stark, Foal--1: Brown, 2 Stark, 3 Pegg. fo Year Old--1 G. Cochrane, 2 Baker, } ol Two Year Old--1 Baker, 2 Barrett, 3G. Cochrané. Team in harnéss--1 Baker; 2 Russ. Cochrane, I'he Wagon Horse Class brought out the following: Vince Baker, R, Coch- rane, Elmer G. Lee, Locust Hill, Jas. Brown, Newcastle; kd. Harris, Burke- ton; A. Mark, V. Baker, and L, & R. Cochrane. Dairy Delivery Team--1 'Mark, 2 Lee, 3 J. W. Brown. Dairy Single--1 Lee, 2 and 3 Mark, Brown, Bread Delivery Team--1 R.. Coch- rane, 2 Ed. Harris. Bread Deliver, single--1 and 2 R. Cochrane, 3 West, 4 Harris, Four Horse Team--1 Vince 'Baker, 2 Les Cochrane, Best Team on grounds -- Barrett 1 G. Cochrane. s rooklin; G. Cochrane, 3. Leonard Blight, Brookling 4 J. Wilson-& Son, Raglan. Two year old--1 G. Cochrane Team of Roadsters--1 I, -M, Coch- rane; 2 W. H, Lindsay, Campbellcroft; 13 Mrs. Wilbert Wheeler, Orton. \ Single Roadster over 16% nies 1 and 3 3 I, M. Cochrane; 2 Lindsay; 4 rs. Wheeler, Single Roadsttr under #6% hands-- 1 Lind deny, 2 0. W. Rolph, 8 I.' Coch- rane, 4 Iph Sadler, Nestleton. 2 Sadler. Sadler. Single Carriage under 16% 'hands-- 1 and 2 Sadler, 3 Don, Tinney, Cavan. Half Mile Race--1 I. M. Cochrane, 2 Mrs. Wheeler, 3 1 Cochrane, 4 Lind- say. \ Gentleman's Turnout -- 1 A. G. Douglas, 2 D. Tinney, 8 0. W. Rolph Lady Driver--1 Miss Rolph, 2 Miss Cochrane, Horse in saddle--1 LO Henry, Millbrook; 2 rit g. W. Cham- bers, Oshawa; 4 Hall, Pony: in harness over 12 hands--1 Team of Carriage--1 Ralph Sadler} Single Carriage over 16% hands--| 1 Art Douglas, Peterboro; 2 and 3) ; | Office. G.- Cochrant, 2 Roy Leask, Seagrave. Pony under 12 hands--1 G. Coch- rane, 2 John Wilson & Sons, Raglan, Carriage Class-- Brood mare--1 R. hrane, 2 Ger- ald McGill, 8 Chas. Taylor, Qrono. Foal--1 Taylor, 2)R McGill, . 1 year old--1 'Taylor, 2 McGill, Hackney Pony 'l'eam -- Ferguson Coach Line, Peterburo. Single Hackney Pony--1, 2 and 3, Ferguson Coach Line, -v SHORTHORN CATTLE Aged Bull -- Russell. Richardson, Ashburn, Aged Cow--1 Fred Stevens, Ash- burn; 2 N. Taylor & Sons, Burketon; J Kichardson, 4 Leslie 'laylor, Burke- ton. yearling Bull -- 1 Richardson, 2 Stephens; 3 L. Taylor, © Bull Calf---1 Richardson, 2 Taylor. Heifer Calf--1 and Z--Richardson, 4 Stephens, 4 and 6 l'aylor. Yearling Heiter--1 L 'taylor, 2 N. taylor & Sons, 3 L. Taylor, Iwo year old heiter -- 1 and 4 L. Taylor, 2 and 3 N. Taylor & Son. Herd--L, Taylor, Get of one sire--1 Richardson, 2 L. Taylor, 3 N. Taylor & Sons, rrogeny of 'Cow---1 Stephens, 2 -L. Taylor, 3 N. Taylor & Son, Baby Beef--1 and 3 G. Christie & Sons, 2 Richardson, 4 Stephens. SHEEP Mutton Lambs-- Short Wool--1 and 2 Richardson, $ and 4 J. M. Fisher, Nestleton, Long wool--1 and 38 IForder Bros. || Blackstock; 2 Murkay & Son, Cress- well, 4 Jack Green, Nestleton, Leicesters-- Aged Ram--1 and 3 Green, 2 ¥ ord- 'er Bros. Shearling Ram--1 and 3 Green, 2 Forder Bros. . Ram Lamb--1 and 2 Forder Bros., 3 and 4 Green, Aged kiwe--1 and 2 Forder 3d and 4 Green, ' Shearling Ewe -- 1 and 3 Forder Bros., 2 Green. liwe Lamb--1 and 2 Forder Bros., J Green. Flock--1'F order Bros., 2 and 3 Jack Green, Southdowns-- . Brunton Farms, Port Perry, the only exhibitors, had entries in Ram Lamb, Aged Ewe, Shearling Ewe, and Ewe Lamb, this making a flock. Cotswold-- J. M, Murray & Sons were the only exhibitors having two entries in all sections. Oxfords-- Bros., Aged Ram--1 Fred Trewin, Nestle-. ton; 2 Fisher, 3 Foster Snowden, | Oshawa. Shearling Ram--1 Trewin, 2 Fisher, 3 Snowden. Ram Lamb--1 and 2 Trewin, 3 Fish- er, 4.Snowden. Aged Kwe---1 Trewin, 2 and 3 Fish- er, 4 Snowden, Shearling Ewe--1 Trewin, 2 Snow- den, 3 and 4 Fisher. Ewe Lamb -- 1 and 2 Trewin, 3 Snowden, 4 Fisher. - Flock--1 Trewin, 2 Snowden, 3 and 4 Fisher. Hampshires-- } Aged Ram--1 Fisher, Shearling Ram--1 and 2 Fisher. Ram Lamb---1 and 2 Richardson, 3 and 4 Fisher, Aged Ewe--1 and 2 Fisher, 38 Rich- ardson, Shearling Ewe--1 Fisher, 2 and 3 | Richardson. Ewe Lamb--1 and 2 Richardson, 3 3 and 4 Fisher. Flock--1 and 2 Fisher, 3 Richardson SWINE Boar--1 and 3 W. F. Crosier, 2 and 4 Jack Green 3 Sow under 8 months--1 Green, 2 and 4 Crosier, 3 G. Christie. Sow, 8 to 16 months--1 Crosier, 2 Green, 3 Fralick Bros. Scugog,- 4 Christie & Sons, Port Perry. Sow over 8 months--1 Christie, 2 and 3 Crosier. Best Bacon Hog--Orval Stone. ~Eaton's Special for Pen of Four Bacon Hogs -- 1 Orval Stone, Port Perry, 2 Fred Stephens, 3 A. R, Johns, 4 Milton Demara, Scugog, 5 Glenn Wanamaker, Seagrave. ' Rest of Prize Winners in nex week's issue. BANKING HOURS FOR © SATURDAYS Starting. Saturday; September 6th, the banking hours for the local 'branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce will noon, to, 9.00"to 11.00 am, until further oll NOTE-- These are regular hours for Saturdays throughout the banking business. J. R. HELM, Local Manager APPLE BLOSSOMS IN AUGUST On August 30th, Mr. Sam Oyler, of Ceda¥ Creek, brought some apple hlos- soms from his orchard to the Star They were from a yellow har-. vest apple tree. This is a rarity with! apples, although. common on orange trees, where fruit and blossoms grow together. £55 [] . Cochrane, 3; bel changed from 9.30 a.m. to 12.00! PO RT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONT, "THURSDAY, SEPTEMERR 4th, 1947 OBITUARY REGINALD D. BURNHAM Mr, Reginald D. Burnham, Island, who died on Friday, August 29, 1947, was the second son of the late Scugog Mr. and Mrs. John W. Burnham. He spent hi§ early years -in-Port Perry, and attended .the Public and High: Later he entered the West-! Schools. ern Bank; and was transferred to the Oshawa branch. His health being poor, he gave up banking and for a number of years he carried on farming on Scugog Island. Two weeks ago he was stricken with papalvels from which he did not rally, and death followed on Friday, August 29, Mr. Burnham is survived by his wife: and two sons, John at home, and Fred Gow, Oshawa; also his sisters, Mrs. Orde, and 'Miss Barbara Burn- ham, Port Perry; Mrs. Maclaurin, of Toronto; and his brother, Phil. Burn- ham, of Port Perry. An older brother Mr. A. M.-Burnham, pre-deceased him six years ago. The funeral service was conducted at the McDermott Chapel, and was largely attended by the friends and relatives of Mrs. Burnham. Among those who came from a distance was a friend of hoyhood days--Mr, I, S, Corrigan, and Mrs. Corrigan, of To- ronto; Mrs. Maclaurin, Toronto; and Dr. and 'Mrs. Desmond, Bonny Castle, of Yale University, New Haven, Conn. The service was conducted by Rev. F. G. Joblin, who spoke comforting words in a helpful address. He .was assisted by Mr. Denton, of the Scugog Church, °° The pallbearers were. Messrs. Geo. Sweetman, Geo. Jackson; R. Reader, Russell Hood, Gordon Hope and Mr. Bratley. Burial was made in the family plot, at Pine Grove _Ceinetery, Prince Al- bert. . . EP ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stinson, Nestleton, Ont., wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daugh- ter, Lola Bernice, to Morley Keith Bruce, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs.| Alvin Bruce, of Seagravé, Ont. The marriage to take place on Saturday, September 20th, 1947, Schools are Re-Opened Port Perry Public, School opened with an enrolment of 185, about the same as last year. In the High School the en- rolment was higher--150 on the first day. Myrtle Station Remember church service on Sunday at '11 a.m. in charge of Mr. S. Say- well. Sunday School will be at 10. . Many from around here are taking in the Exhibition. It seems to be bigger and better than in the pre-war days. The rural fairs have commenced their turn and are being wel] patron- ized, The regular monthly business meet- ing of the: Woman's Association and quarterly missionary meeting, which would fall on September 10th, will be postponed to September 17, on account of Oshawa Fair, Betty Jean Lunney is still in Oshawa General Hospital 'ds a result of an de- cident on Friday night. While walk- ing north on the shoulder of highway in company with Nancy Welsh, she was struck by a truck which had turned out to avoid collision 'with an on coming car. The blinding lights of the car made it impossible for the driver of the truck to see the girls. Betty Jean received a bad cut across forehead and was taken to the hospital where it was necessary to close the vash with eighteen stitches. Later, x-ray- showed a slight fracture, We hope to see her home soon. 'The shower om Friday night for John Maw and his bride was well at- tended. Mr. O. H. Downey, as master of ceremonies led in the sing-song. John and Kay were invited to take , Chairs on the platform and the "show- jer" began. = Mrs. R. S. Nottingham and Mrs. Stanley Linton assisted by ' passing the nicely wrapped parcels to the new homemakers. rh SAMUEJ. FARMER | Editor and Publisher | wrapping them, Mrs. Linton read the verse attached to each gift and the name of the giver. many, lovely and all very practical. When the last gift was placed on the table; John and Kay expressed warm thanks to the friends who had ve- membered them so kindly. Lunch was served before the evening's entertain- ment closed, Mrs, Harold Stredwick accompanied "mr. and Mrs, William Poulter, of Ushawa, on a uu mile motor trip, leaving carly Sunday morning. 'Lhey "arnived at omury's Lake, near Hunts- [ vile, mn tne for the forenoon" church ! Alter the noon meal they Algonquin Fark where they delighted with the natural scenery, lukes and rivers. service, | lett tor | were | came up Jo the visitors and ate trom 'their hands, Passing through the [ark they went on to Barry's Bay, then to Pembroke where they met Pastor and Mrs, Van Dusen. They accompanied the Van Dusens to their cottage at Petawawa Point and ve- mained the night with them, The re- turn trip was made on Monday via Bancroft, Burleigh Falls and Peter borough. As this Was the first time any of 'the party had 'viisted the northern aml eastern counties, they were greatly impressed with the nat- ural beauty of that part of Ontario. 'Miss I. Nash, of Oshawa, was a week-end guest of Mrs, IY, Briggs. Flying Oflicer Sydney Wood, R.C. All, Ottawa, Mus, Woud: and thei little son Walter, and Mrs. Bryce Wood, of Toronto, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. Duchemin on Thursday last~week, Mrs, CA. M. Parker, of Idmonton, Alta, Mr, and Mrs. Harry. Parker and daughter; of Uno Park, were visitors last week with Mr and Mrs, Clarence Harrison. Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Redman and four daughters and Mur, D. Broome, of Hamilton, spent Wednesday of ast week with Mr. and Mrs, I, Redman. Mr. and Mrs. I, with Pontypool relatives on Sunday. . Miss Beatrice Denison and. Mr. Fleet, of Toronto, spent the week-end and holiday with Bea's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Denison. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Pollard were guests at the Mountjoy-Hocken wed- ding which took place in Blackstock United Church on Saturday afternoon. Miss Sybil Hocken, Toronto, was a guest over the week-end of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Pollard and Mr. Pollard. Audrey Grant began her new work of school teaching on Tuesday in Lake- view Public School. = She will teach grades 1 and 2. and Ray Duff, at their week-end, Mrs. Heayn, of Prince Albert, visit- ed last week with her sister, 'Mrs, W. of Peterborough, were respective . homes over the The gifts were, AL one place the deer were so tame that they l, -- Ray Grant,-of Toronto, Hugh Grant} corsage of pink gladiolus, Assisting Jo the groom's mother in embroid- ered navy 'marquisette with corsage of red dnd white gladiolus, ~ After the reception tha happy couple left for a motor trip, the bride travelling in a suit of brown gabardine with matching accessories. They will live on the groom's farm néar Burketon. = PRUSPEC T James Young will resume his Sept. 7th, with the church service at 10 aan. aid Sunday School at 11 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Fi Oviatt, Inglehart visited her mother Mrs. Frank Martin, [Paul-and Mrs. Martin and family for a few days, Mrs, I, with her daughter on Saturday to spend. a few weeks with friends and relatvies there, Mrs. Beattie, Mr, and Mrs. and family, London, Ont, visited their daughter and sister, Mrs. Paul Martin, Mr. Martin and family over-the holi- day. ' My. duties on Sunday, Congratulations to Mr. Garnet Cochrane on securing six firsts, two seconds and one third on his showing of eight horses; and to Miss Wilma Cochrane, 2nd as Lady Driver, at Port terry Ifair, Mus, 'I Thompson, Toronto, visiting her daughter Mrs. Garnet Cochrane. Miss Norden Bray and friend spent the week-end at" Niagara. Mr. and Mrs. Riddell, Miss Joyce Thorpe; 'Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. and" Lawrence, of Kitchener, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ge: Skinner's during the week, Mrs. Li. Chambers, of Toronto, with her brother, Mr. Frank Vernon and Mr, adn Mrs. Jack Holliday and fam- ily with his grandmother, Mrs. J. A. Masters visited | 1olliday. All attended the ort Perry Fair on Monday. . . Smith Bros. and Mr. H. Walker and son, showed a number of {hf Black and White" cattle at Port Perry Fair on Monday, carrying away a share of the prizes. Mrs. Harry Thorne, of Oshawa, with her sister, Mrs. W. Holtby the holiday. for Mrs. G. Smith spent a few days in Toronto with her daughter Mis, Cyril Stevens and attended the C.N.I their parents Mr. and Mrs. KE. Conlin for the long week-end, Mr, and Mrs. Riegle and family, of Buffalo, with her pavents, Mr. and Mrs, KE. Tummonds for a few days. Mr, and Mrs, KE, Tummonds were in Toronto during the week visiting her aunt Mrs. Medd, whois ill and under Cook. ee PP OP ee MARRIED MOUNTJOY--HOCKEN In a setting of pink and white glad- || iolus. in Blackstock United Church, the double-ring ceremony of Miss Mar- garet Hocken, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hocken, Port Perry, to Mr. Ivan Mountjoy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mountjoy, was conduct- ed by Rev. R. B. Harrison. The wed- ding music was played by Miss Fvelyn Sanderson and "Mr. "Dalton Dorrell sang "Through thé Years" and "I Walk Beside You." The bride, given in marriage by her fathér, wore a portrait gown of white satin. The fitted bodice had a sweetheart neckline and the full skirt ended in a graceful train: -A halo ef orange blossoms. held her three- quarter length veil and she carried a cascade of red roses. The bride wore a double-strand of pearls, the gift of the groom. . The bride's gift to the groom was a Gruen wrist watch. Miss Audrey Mountjoy, sister of the groom, was maid of honor and wore a gown of heavenly blue satin with fitted bodice and bouffant skirt of net and: shoulder length veil: Her flowers were pink gladiolus. Miriam Swain, cousin of the bride, was a charming flower girl in pink net over crepe with matching veil. She carried a basket of mixed flowers. The groom was at- of the bride, and the ring bearer was Donald Wannan, nephew of the groom. The ushers were Mr. Bruce Mountjoy and 'Mr. 'Harry Byers. At the home of the bride's parents, guests were yreceived by the bride's After uns mother, wearing torquoise crepe with / tended by Mr. Murray Franklin, cousin Island, on Friday, August 20th, 1947, the doctor's care. We trust she will fhave a speedy recovery. Mr, and Mrs. Harry Thompson and Betty who have been making their home temporarily - with her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs, L. Mitchell, have moved to their new quarters in Oshawa until their own home is avail- able. Mr. and Mrs. Parker, of -- visiting with Mr. and" Murs. Charlie Armstrong at their summer héme her. Miss Jean Bray with Mr..and Mrs. Honey at Honeydale for a few weeks: - Miss Verna Niddery spending a few days in Toronto and attending the C.N.E. - Mrs, Lyle Thomson and family, of Kitchener, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, EK. Holtby for a few days and at- tending the Holtby-Carter wedding en Wednesday. "Mr. and Mrs, Mr, and Mrs, I. guests at Mr. Sunday. : } Mr. Robert Crozier, Grasshil], at Mr. Garnet Cochrane's on Sunday-and Monday. Those who have been interested and more or less responsible for the suc- cess of the: Port Perry Fair consider 1947 one of the best." Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Webster and family, Toronto, with his mother Mrs. G. Webster and family over the week- end" and holiday. tea DEATHS BURNHAM---At his home, Scugog James Beaton, Wick, Sweetman, Concord, and Murs, "E. Holtby on Reginald D. Burnham, beloved husband of Oretta Gow Lansing. N SAMELLS---At Nestleton, on Sun- day, August 31st, Mountjoy, beloved wife of the late Wm. Samells, in her 79th year. Martin returning - Barnés Neil | Mrs. Vernon on Sunday and Monday. Misses Marion and Helen Conlin with. - 1947, Emma" J. - Ah NE Ja